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There are numerous benefits of membership in joining RASC - Canada's leading astronomy organization, and our club provides Hamilton and Halton Region with many great programs. Whether you are a professional or amateur astronomer, or just someone who is interested in learning more, this is the club for you!
The Hamilton chapter is a vibrant community with a wide range of activities for all levels of interest. We are one of the few chapters in Canada that has its own dedicated observatory, with equipment freely available to all members for use. We welcome first timers to our monthly meetings where a different topic is featured.
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The C14 is back!
Thanks to the determined work of member Martin Palenik, our Celestron Edge 14” telescope is back up and running. Martin worked on the scope’s Celestron CGE Pro mount for several…
Tiangong 1’s Remote Reentry
What’s up in April?
April, 2018 – Monthly Skywatching by Chris Vaughan, Starry Night Education The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see,…
April 5 Monthly Meeting – Those Pesky Neutrinos
In the late 1990s, A Canadian research team played an important role in proving something we all should know about neutrinos: they are almost — but not quite — massless.…
March Orbit Now Available
The March Orbit is now available to the general public! Our Orbit newsletter, published 10 times a year, is available to members of the club at the beginning of every…
METUL Night #2 had something for everyone
The Hamilton RASC Messier, Explore The Universe, Luna (METUL) night #2 was a great example of why these events are so amazing. First off was a visit within our solar…
February Orbit Now Available
As you are probably aware, Hamilton RASC members are privileged to have access to its monthly magazine, Orbit, at the beginning of every month. Later in the month, we make…
Outreach Visits 4 Schools in January
The Hamilton Centre had a busy Outreach schedule in January, 2018. Four different schools in the Hamilton & Halton regions benefitted from our expertise in helping young people explore the…
February 2018 Monthly Meeting – “The Dark Universe”
On Feb. 1, 2017, the Hamilton Centre met for its regular monthly astronomy meeting. Attendance was great, with about 40 people present, many from the general public, and everyone was…
Science on Tap Event – Feb 28
Join scientists from McMaster University’s Physics and Astronomy Department for an entertaining night filled with scientific discussion, trivia, and beer. At Science on Tap, you’ll have the opportunity to interact…
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